Add 54/42 and 3/8
1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 3/8
54/42 + 3/8 is 93/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
54/42 = 54 × 4/42 × 4 = 216/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
216/168 + 63/168 = 216 + 63/168 = 279/168 - 279/168 simplified gives 93/56
- So, 54/42 + 3/8 = 93/56
In mixed form: 137/56
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